The Board Boys Podcast Season Four, Episode Six - The Castles of Burgundy
Jul 5, 2019
The hosts dive into the strategic depth of The Castles of Burgundy, debating its mechanics versus thematic elements. They share laughs over their ideal desert island board games, and recount competitive gaming adventures filled with emotional ups and downs. Highlighting party fun, they discuss the entertaining dynamics of Time's Up and emerging titles like Horizons. Additionally, they explore the challenges of tariffs on the tabletop industry, alongside personal stories that showcase their passion for board gaming.
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Campbell's Desert Island Game
- Campbell considers The Castles of Burgundy a perennial top five favorite game.
- He would choose it as the only game on a desert island due to its near perfection and replayability.
Dice Versatility is Key
- The Castles of Burgundy uses dice with equal utility across numbers, unlike many dice games.
- Lower dice can be as versatile as higher ones, offering multiple strategic paths each turn.
Be Efficient With Workers
- Taking a worker action to modify dice early feels inefficient.
- Master players learn to minimize wasted dice and only spend workers when strategically advantageous.
